Seattle Outdoor Sister Annika Fain

In Episode 48 of Seattle Outdoor Sister, Annika interviews Mina Okpi founder of Black Outdoor Adventurers (BOA), Life Activist, and Chief Adventurer. Mina talks about her experience in the outdoors, her love for skiing and surfing, and her motivation for starting BOA in 2015. She is passionate about encouraging more black and brown people to enjoy the outdoors. Learn more about Mina and the other BOA leaders at blackoutdooradventurers.com
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This episode includes an interview with Preeti Viswanathan, designer and owner of Kulie Bags - kuliebags.com. After many years of a corporate job, she launched Kulie Bags in April 2020. She is passionate about making bicycle bags that are affordable and reliable for the entire family. Enjoy the episode! 
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Annika Fain has been an avid supporter of Girls on the Run for the past 17 years. This episode features an interview with Jen Gallant about her love for the outdoors and leadership role in Girls on the Run & Trailblazers through the YMCA of Whatcom County.  Jen has inspired many girls and boys to be active and believe in themselves. Enjoy!  

On this episode, Annika interviews Gretchen Walla, owner of Walla Trails & Community. Annika & Gretchen met at a trail running event in 2015. In this interview, Gretchen talks about her first memories of the outdoors, what she loves about the outdoors, why she started Walla Trails & Community, one of her 100 mile running races, and more! She is passionate about creating a welcoming trail running/walking community for people of all backgrounds. Enjoy the episode!  

In this episode, Annika has a conversation with Jenny Schmidt. Jenny Schmidt lives in Bellingham, WA, and is one of the founders of Shifting Gears (letsshiftgears.com). Shifting Gears is a non-profit creating welcoming recreation experiences that encourage confidence, wellness, growth, and joy. Jenny is passionate about making the outdoors accessible to all people. Earlier this year she completed a solo bikepacking trip along the US/Mexico border from California to Texas. Enjoy the episode!     

Episode 43 includes an interview with Jason Serafino Agar, founder of mybikeskills.com. In 2000, Annika and Jason completed a 1000 mile self-supported bicycle ride from Montreal to Washington DC. Jason has developed programs in Oregon and the Bay Area for teaching and encouraging all people to ride bicycles. He is currently developing a program for the Palo Alto School District 5th Graders - Getting Ready to Bike to Middle School. Jason loves sharing bicycling and finding the joy in the challenge of learning. Enjoy the episode!